Advanced Tactics Inc., a small aerospace company, released details about its AT Transformer vehicle technology and announced that a full-scale technology demonstrator has completed its first driving tests. The AT Transformer technology makes possible the world’s first roadable, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
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Saturday, January 11, 2013 09:13 AM

Some special operations medics in Afghanistan now have a new device that helps save soldiers with the most common cause of preventable death in combat: a traumatic pelvic wound. Unlike a hemorrhage in the arm or leg where a tourniquet can be used to shut off bleeding, there was no way until recently to do the same for wounds in the lower torso, which can kill a person in a matter of minutes.
Wednesday, January 8, 2013 11:17 AM

Army Recognition chief editor has the chance to make flying in test in China with the Chinese Hunting Eagle military Gyrocopter from the Defence Company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles. A gyrocopter is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in autorotation to develop lift, and an engine-powered propeller, similar to that of a fixed-wing aircraft, to provide thrust.
Tuesday, January 7, 2013, 09:16 AM

Larson Electronics has created a new fully customizable trailer mounted pneumatic light tower ideal for mobile lighting needs. The PLM-30-TLR Trailer Mounted Pneumatic Light Tower from Larson Electronics is a 30 foot extendable pneumatic light tower that can be equipped with high output LED, HID, Halogen, or Metal Halide light fixtures.
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Tuesday, December 10 2013 10:21 AM

High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) were among the first vehicles to enter conflict zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. When it became clear this would be a different kind of war, one where tactical vehicles like HMMWVs would need added protection, engineers developed bolt-on armor kits to increase crew survivability.
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Thursday, December 5, 2013 07:24 AM

Two of the three vehicles in the Army's ULV "Ultra Light Vehicle" program have now entered survivability testing in Nevada and Maryland, to evaluate both their blast and ballistic protection capability. The third vehicle remains at the Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, known as TARDEC, for testing there.
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Saturday, November 30, 2013 10:29 AM

Worldwide Aeros Corp. (Aeros) an innovative, FAA-certified LTA manufacturer, has designed, manufactured, and is in the process of incorporating a new solution for rapid situational awareness and mobility into the 2014 General Services Administration Catalog.
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Monday, November 25, 2013 01:00 PM

HYSKORE® Announces Ten Ring® Portable Shooting Bench, the Ultimate Shooting Platform for Long Range Shooters and Varmint Hunters. The Ten Ring® Portable Shooting Bench is a full-featured portable gun support system that adapts to the unique geometry of AR15 and AK47 style weapons and long range precision bolt action rifles
Monday, November 25, 2013 11:58 AM

Garmin Tactix is a new Special Operations and military watch from Garmin built to exacting specifications required by special operations according to the Heart Rate Watch Company.
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Friday, November 15, 2013, 09:38 AM

The U.S. Army has begun introduction of a new vehicular intercom system designed to offer soldiers 21st century communications features inside a variety of vehicles. A recent milestone decision by the Army’s program executive officer for enterprise information systems (PEO EIS) gave the go-ahead for procurement of the Army-Navy/Vehicle Inter Communications 5 system, or AN/VIC-5 (V).
Thursday, October 10, 2013, 11:43 AM

United States Army researchers are responding to a request from the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for technologies to help develop a revolutionary Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit. The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS, is an advanced infantry uniform that promises to provide superhuman strength with greater ballistic protection.
Thursday, October 10, 2013, 11:43 AM

HGH Infrared Systems introduces Spynel-U 360° thermal camera in the Security and Military markets. This new intrusion detection and tracking system is the latest in the Spynel series, high resolution panoramic sensors for 24/7 Wide Area Surveillance.

Thursday, September 19, 2013, 11:59 AM

A prototype military vehicle undergoing testing at the U.S. Army TACOM complex in Warren could soon lead to a lighter, more fuel-efficient armored truck for U.S. troops sent to the battlefield. The Ultra Light Vehicle, or ULV, weighs 6,350 kg (14,000 pounds), about one-third of the weight of similar military vehicles, yet will be capable of a top speed of 112 km/h (70 mph).
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:17 AM

Two new electronic systems from Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) are keeping military vehicles rolling through various terrains and extreme conditions with outstanding traction and mobility.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:58 AM

In their quest for better helmet technologies to keep Soldiers and Marines safe on the battlefield, researchers at Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center here are making a "HEaDS-UP" play. Helmet Electronics and Display System-Upgradeable Protection, or HEaDS-UP, has been a four-year effort at Natick to provide mounted and dismounted troops with a more fully integrated headgear system.
Saturday, September 14, 2013, 02:40 PM